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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.80, 17,993.16 and 5,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.80, 17,993.16 and 5,421.46 is: 8,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.80 : 17,993.16 = 5,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.80/17,993.16 = 5,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.80x = 17,993.16 × 5,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.80x = 97,549,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,549,197.21/11,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.27

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